Post by: Machias on February 16, 2013, 06:21:14 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 16, 2013, 06:25:59 PM
Post by: DRobnsn on February 16, 2013, 07:47:26 PM
Post by: Machias on February 16, 2013, 08:41:48 PM
I'd start with a new hand guard maybe a quad rail setup. How about a decent scope with QR style rings so you can switch back and forth between a red dot or something for home defense.
Any makes or brands you recommend?
Post by: madcow41 on February 16, 2013, 09:36:05 PM
Post by: lazydrifter on February 16, 2013, 09:51:18 PM
Post by: actionshooter on February 16, 2013, 09:59:55 PM
I wouldn't bother with a quad rail but the Magapul parts would be good.
The biggest would be to throw a good trigger in JP or Geissele. :twocents:
Post by: MLHSN on February 16, 2013, 10:24:13 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on February 16, 2013, 10:33:13 PM
http://www.yhm.net/ (http://www.yhm.net/)
Post by: Machias on February 17, 2013, 06:52:09 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on February 17, 2013, 07:05:26 AM
Post by: Machias on February 17, 2013, 07:12:57 AM
Post by: Axle on February 17, 2013, 07:24:47 AM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 17, 2013, 08:19:11 AM
Post by: DRobnsn on February 17, 2013, 09:24:57 AM
I have a Nikon 3-9X40 with Leupold QR high rings Yankee hill mini risers and its perfect line of sight for me.
Post by: poopooheaddad on February 17, 2013, 09:45:56 AM
Post by: Machias on February 17, 2013, 09:57:16 AM
Main thing I can say is get rid of that crappy straight trigger guard and get a Rock River Winter Trigger Guard. ($15). More room for a gloved finger in cold weather. Scopes and mounts are a personal choice, but I prefer the one-piece scope mounts (like the P.E.R.P. mount, but you can get others for half the price), for their machined scope channels and strength. :twocents:
Going to get one of these:
http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html (http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html)
Post by: jrebel on February 17, 2013, 10:06:22 AM
Here is a link to the rra tactical rear sight. It also has a spot for a spare battery located on the other side.
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=436 (http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=436)
I am building mine tomorrow and will post a pic if you are interested in the way it looks. Finally got all the parts last week.
Johnny
Post by: Machias on February 17, 2013, 10:29:36 AM
I am building mine tomorrow and will post a pic if you are interested in the way it looks. Finally got all the parts last week.
Johnny
Yes please!
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 17, 2013, 11:00:15 AM
Main thing I can say is get rid of that crappy straight trigger guard and get a Rock River Winter Trigger Guard. ($15). More room for a gloved finger in cold weather. Scopes and mounts are a personal choice, but I prefer the one-piece scope mounts (like the P.E.R.P. mount, but you can get others for half the price), for their machined scope channels and strength. :twocents:
Going to get one of these:
http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html (http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html)
I've got one of the Magpul enhanced trigger guards on one of my ARs (non-engraved). RRA Winters on the other 4--I like them better.... :twocents:
Post by: jrebel on February 17, 2013, 11:21:48 AM
Main thing I can say is get rid of that crappy straight trigger guard and get a Rock River Winter Trigger Guard. ($15). More room for a gloved finger in cold weather. Scopes and mounts are a personal choice, but I prefer the one-piece scope mounts (like the P.E.R.P. mount, but you can get others for half the price), for their machined scope channels and strength. :twocents:
Going to get one of these:
http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html (http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html)
I've got one of the Magpul enhanced trigger guards on one of my ARs (non-engraved). RRA Winters on the other 4--I like them better.... :twocents:
What is the difference....I just bought the RRA enhanced to put on my build. Why do you like one over the other?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 17, 2013, 01:40:32 PM
Main thing I can say is get rid of that crappy straight trigger guard and get a Rock River Winter Trigger Guard. ($15). More room for a gloved finger in cold weather. Scopes and mounts are a personal choice, but I prefer the one-piece scope mounts (like the P.E.R.P. mount, but you can get others for half the price), for their machined scope channels and strength. :twocents:
Going to get one of these:
http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html (http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html)
I've got one of the Magpul enhanced trigger guards on one of my ARs (non-engraved). RRA Winters on the other 4--I like them better.... :twocents:
What is the difference....I just bought the RRA enhanced to put on my build. Why do you like one over the other?
They are both good, but the RRA trigger guard gives a LOT more room for a gloved finger. The Magpul looks better, but I think the RRA is more fuctional. I'm a coyote hunter--looks don't mean squat to me.... :twocents:
Post by: jrebel on February 17, 2013, 01:42:20 PM
Main thing I can say is get rid of that crappy straight trigger guard and get a Rock River Winter Trigger Guard. ($15). More room for a gloved finger in cold weather. Scopes and mounts are a personal choice, but I prefer the one-piece scope mounts (like the P.E.R.P. mount, but you can get others for half the price), for their machined scope channels and strength. :twocents:
Going to get one of these:
http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html (http://www.molonlabe.com/tgflag.html)
I've got one of the Magpul enhanced trigger guards on one of my ARs (non-engraved). RRA Winters on the other 4--I like them better.... :twocents:
What is the difference....I just bought the RRA enhanced to put on my build. Why do you like one over the other?
They are both good, but the RRA trigger guard gives a LOT more room for a gloved finger. The Magpul looks better, but I think the RRA is more fuctional. I'm a coyote hunter--looks don't mean squat to me.... :twocents:
Thanks...that is great information. I am new to this AR game so it good to hear from people who have experienced it. :tup:
Post by: Blacklab on February 17, 2013, 02:08:54 PM
18 inch AA 1x8.75
YH free float mid rifle
Vtor a-5 collapsable stock love it ;)
m-223 nikon nikoplec 3x12
3lb timney solid trigger
Post by: Dan-o on February 17, 2013, 02:14:55 PM
Post by: Special T on February 17, 2013, 02:24:15 PM
Be Meyers flash hider. Eliminates 96% of visible light. Made in Redmond Wa. I've had it shot next to me at night and didn't get a flash while 6 ft away...
B.E. Meyers: Flash Hiders - 5.56mm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4eGO-b3RHk#)
See the difference.
Post by: Machias on February 17, 2013, 02:44:40 PM
Post by: Machias on February 17, 2013, 02:45:51 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 17, 2013, 02:56:12 PM
Blacklab....SWEEET looking gun. What is the scope mount?
Blacklab: All that fancy stuff, and a stock trigger guard? BAH! :chuckle:
Machias: You're paying $5 more fore laser engraving on a Trigger Guard?
I paid $5 for THIS!
Post by: Blacklab on February 17, 2013, 03:34:46 PM
lol so I have small fingers :chuckle:
Machias It's a nikon m-223 1 peice
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 17, 2013, 03:49:00 PM
Heredoggydoggy
lol so I have small fingers :chuckle:
Machias It's a nikon m-223 1 peice
:tup: Nice scope mount. Bet you didn't have to wait as long for the mount as I've been waiting for my Rock River 1-piece mount. No biggie--I don't have the barrel for my 6mmX6.8 SPC build yet either.
BTW: I have a Grendel AR build too--Except it's a 20 LBC. (6.5 Grendel case necked down to .204)
Post by: Blacklab on February 17, 2013, 03:59:53 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 17, 2013, 04:10:37 PM
Nice! I was thinking of buliding another in 204 why I don't know. Maybe because it's faster than a 223 :chuckle: Then *censored* went crazy :bash:. So it's on the back burner.
They are worse than potato chips. I've got 4 ARs (had 5--sold one.) and only one is 223. I'll be back to 5 again when all the parts come for my 6mmX6.8 build. They told me 6-8 weeks for my barrel. Yesterday was 8 weeks. But that's what they said about my 20 LBC barrel, and it was 6 Months. But when it finally came--Hoo, Man! I love it! :tup: :tup:
Post by: Blacklab on February 17, 2013, 04:19:58 PM
Post by: thinkingman on February 17, 2013, 07:16:55 PM
Definitely a free float HG and avoid the 'more Picatinny is better' idea.
Post by: Machias on February 17, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 18, 2013, 04:15:33 PM
Question for those that are in the know......I bought the completed uppers from a company out of Texas. They have RRA upper receivers, with Yankee Hill free float quad rails. I notice on mine that the quad rail is loose and wiggles. It appears to me that the barrel nut is not torqued down. I don't have any experience with this and have no tools to correct the problem, but it needs to be corrected. I am assuming my diagnosis is correct, but again not sure. Anyone near Wenatchee with experience and tools that can lend me a hand???
Post by: Machias on February 19, 2013, 09:38:59 AM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 19, 2013, 10:36:15 AM
Post by: jrebel on February 19, 2013, 10:41:36 AM
On those YHM handguards, the barrel nut must be torqued to the proper tightness, AND indexed exactly 12 o'clock-6 o'clock to the centerline for the 2 screws in the 3 o'clock-9 o'clock holes in the handguard to lock into the grooves in the barrel nut. If the 2 screws are fully tight, and the forearm is loose, then the barrel nut is loose. Looseness will be limited by the gas tube going through the holes in the barrel nut.
Thanks for the response you hit the nail on the head. The barrel nut was not tightened down all the way. The guys at High Mountain fixed it right up for me. When I bought the completed uppers this is the way one came. The other was tight so the company that made the upper must have just forgot to torque it down.
Huge shout out to HIGH MOUNTAIN HUNTING SUPPLY in Wenatchee. Kelsey, Dewey and Mich were awsome today and got my AR back up in running.
HUGE THANKS
Johnny
Post by: gramps on February 22, 2013, 07:00:42 PM
http://www.zahal.org/products/ergonomic-pointing-grip-ptk/?a=244099 (http://www.zahal.org/products/ergonomic-pointing-grip-ptk/?a=244099)
Post by: Machias on February 22, 2013, 08:28:05 PM